Steven Kitshoff facts for kids
Kitshoff in 2022
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| Date of birth | 10 February 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Somerset West, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paul Roos Gymnasium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Steven Kitshoff (born 10 February 1992) is a famous South African rugby player. He plays as a loosehead prop. This means he is one of the players in the front row of the scrum. Steven currently plays for the Stormers team. He also plays for the South Africa national team, known as the Springboks.
Steven went to Hendrik Louw Primary School and Paul Roos Gymnasium. He was part of the South Africa Under 20 team that won the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship. He also helped the Western Province team win the 2012 Currie Cup.
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Playing Career Highlights
Steven Kitshoff started his professional rugby journey in 2011. He was still a teenager when he first played for the Stormers and Western Province. He quickly became a key player for both teams.
Early Successes
In 2012, Steven became a regular player for the Stormers and Western Province. He helped Western Province win the Currie Cup title that year. They had an impressive win against the Sharks in Durban. In 2013, he continued his strong performance. Western Province reached the Currie Cup final again, but lost to the Sharks.
Injuries and Comebacks
The year 2014 was tough for Steven because of an injury. He got hurt during the Super Rugby season. This injury meant he could not play in Western Province's successful Currie Cup campaign. His team won the title for the second time in three years.
Playing in France
In 2015, Steven decided to move to France. He joined a team called Bordeaux in the French Top 14 league. He played there for two seasons.
Return to South Africa
Steven came back to Cape Town in 2017. He rejoined the Stormers team. In 2021, he was chosen to be the captain of the Stormers. He led his team to win the first-ever United Rugby Championship in 2022. This was a big achievement for the team.
Recent Club Moves
Steven then joined Ulster for the 2023–24 season. After that season, he returned to the Stormers again. Recently, Steven had a neck injury during a Currie Cup match. He had surgery in November to help him recover.
International Rugby Achievements
Steven Kitshoff has played many times for the South Africa national team, the Springboks.
Playing for the Springboks
In 2016, Steven was chosen to be part of the Springboks squad. They played a series of matches against Ireland.
Rugby World Cup Wins
Steven was a very important part of the Springbok teams that won two Rugby World Cups.
- He was in the squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the final against England.
- He was also in the squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the final against New Zealand.
Honours and Awards
Steven Kitshoff has won many important titles with his teams.
Western Province
- 2012 Currie Cup winner
Stormers
- 2022 United Rugby Championship winner
South Africa
- 2012 IRB Junior World Championship (Under-20 team)
- 2019 Rugby Championship
- 2019 Rugby World Cup
- 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa series winner
- 2023 Rugby World Cup
International Tries
Steven Kitshoff has scored two tries for the Springboks in international matches.
| Try | Opposing team | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result | Score |
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| 1 |  Italy |
Padua, Italy | Stadio Euganeo | 2017 end-of-year rugby union internationals | 25 November 2017 | Win | 6–35 |
| 2 | Italy |
Genoa, Italy | Stadio Luigi Ferraris | 2022 end-of-year rugby union internationals | 19 November 2022 | Win | 21–63 |
See also
In Spanish: Steven Kitshoff para niños
